USB Microscopes Explained
Science has once again proved itself to be cool with the birth of the USB microscopes.
They are very easy to install and are a lot easier to use. Simply plug them in the nifty viewing software brings the image up to your computer screen, you will not even have to strain your neck looking into a dusty eyepiece.
A basic USB microscope has a fully adjustable stand, a 1.3 megapixel lens and has a magnification of up to x200. A more advanced version of a USB microscope also has a stand but its lens has been conveniently upgraded to a 2.0 megapixel resolution with magnification of up to x200.
There is no need to describe how amazing it would be to look at things that close, but you will sure have an excellent time finding out yourself.
Soon, you will be looking at everything within reach through USB microscopes (some geeks recommend that you start with a five pound note – what you will see is spectacular!) and you can take digital stills or movies using a standard software that is provided when you buy a USB microscope.
What is better is that, included in the software are measurements of items that are found on your screen – all you have to do is provide a scale (the easiest way to do this is so pop up a ruler under the lens) and the software will tell you how big or small the item is.
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Trinocular Metallurgical Microscope + 1.3MP USB Camera $759.00 |
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USB Digital Microscope endoscope Magnifier 500X $36.00 |
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200X USB Digital Microscope endoscope Magnifier $27.50 |
Most of us have last seen a microscope a very long time ago in one of our science class activities. But a USB microscope however is far more stylish and ergonomic in design, it will not even take half of your desk space.
USB microscopes are not only used by people who wants to look at things a little closer while having fun, the level of detail they bring makes them as equally essential a tool for any aspiring model maker, electronics engineer, and would be jeweler.
Some of the basic features that a standard desktop USB microscope would have include the following:
- The original microscope has an adjustable stand
- A removable table stand
- 1.3 megapixel resolution
- Up to 200x magnification
- Ability to record movies in AVI format and capture still images in JPG or BMP formats
- An AVI resolution up to 1280 x 960
- 4 x LEDs to illuminate objects during magnification
- Compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS 10.5 and above
- Contains a CD Rom with Driver software and a full instruction manual
- USB powered
- Suitable for users 8 years old an above
- Has a total size of 14 X 12 x 7 cm.
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Trinocular Metallurgical Microscope + 1.3MP USB Camera $759.00 |
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USB Digital Microscope endoscope Magnifier 500X $36.00 |
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200X USB Digital Microscope endoscope Magnifier $27.50 |
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2000X Two Light Metallurgical Microscope + USB2 Camera $829.00 |
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2.0M USB 25X~400X Digital Microscope Video Camera NEW $41.06 |
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Microscope USB Camera + Advanced Software + Measurement $79.98 |
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DIGITAL MICROSCOPE 500x 8xLED with 2.0Mp Camera NEW USB $0.99 |
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Portable USB LED Digital 500X 5.0M Microscope Endoscope Camera Pen $104.95 |
